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Hi looking for info on a N J Robson, he owned Craven Cinemas Ltd of Craven Arms Shropshire, this is all I have taken from a short note in newspaper in 1950s.
Have looked at Kew but no joy. Ian

During its heyday the cinema was owned by a Mr N.J.ROBSON of Craven Cinemas' Ltd, Craven Arms. He also owned the cinemas in Church Stretton, Craven Arms and Tenbury Wells.
Mr ROBSON was a regular visitor and Dennis GRIMES remembers him to be a good boss. There was also an area general manager called Mr W E EDGE who visited once a month.
The films were distributed from Birmingham and delivered by the British Film Transport Service.


Old Ledbury - Cinema House, The Homend, Ledbury

www.old-ledbury.co.uk/Cinema.htm

Picture Memories of The Cinema, The Homend, Ledbury. ... was owned by a Mr N.J.ROBSON of Craven Cinemas' Ltd, Craven Arms. He also owned the cinemas in Church ...

according to the programme on the old ledbury website he was J N Robson

Maybe? 1939

Household (3 People)
Station Road , Ludlow R.D., Shropshire, England

FIRST NAME(S) LAST NAME(S) DOB OCCUPATION
John N Robson 17 Feb 1899 Managing Director
Sorry, this record is officially closed. Check if you can open a closed record.
Lilian Robson 25 Mar 1893 Director & Secretary

These are the details re the one on 1939 census above but I haven't been able to link him yet!

Births Mar 1899 (>99%)
Robson John Nicol Cardiff 11a 424


Marriages Jun 1920 (>99%)
Davies Sarah C Flaherty Birkenhead 8a 1626 Scan available - click to view
Flaherty Lawrence Davies Birkenhead 8a 1626 Scan available - click to view
Rankin Lilian Robson Birkenhead 8a 1626 Scan available - click to view
Robson John N Rankin Birkenhead 8a 1626 Scan available - click to view


Name: John Nicol Robson
Birth Date: 17 Feb 1899
Date of Registration: Dec 1977
Age at Death: 78
Registration district: Pontypool
Inferred County: Gwent
Volume: 28
Page: 1038

Dea x

Births Jun 1892 (>99%)
Rankin Lilian Birkenhead 8a 502


Marriages Jun 1920 (>99%)
Rankin Lilian Robson Birkenhead 8a 1626
Robson John N Rankin Birkenhead 8a 1626



Lilian Robson in the England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966
Name: Lilian Robson
Probate Date: 28 Jul 1961
Registry: Birmingham, England
Death Date: 19 Jan 1961
Death Place: Shropshire, England

Of Overton Grange Nursing Home, Ludlow, Shropshire.

To Peter John Nichol Robson cinema manager.

Effects: £ 2206 8s 9d


Son.......


Births Mar 1928 (>99%)
ROBSON Peter J N Rankin Ludlow 6a 792

many thanks all, it seems to fit

John Nicol Robson in the UK, Railway Employment Records, 1833-1956
Name: John Nicol Robson
Birth Date: 17 Feb 1899 <<<<<<<
Residence Date: 22 Mar 1915
Age: 16
Station: Swindon
Company: Great Western
Description: Premium apprentice register 1914-1931

Births Mar 1899 (>99%)
Robson John Nicol Cardiff 11a 424

John Nicol Robson in the England & Wales, Death Index, 1916-2007
Name: John Nicol Robson
Birth Date: 17 Feb 1899
Date of Registration: Dec 1977
Age at Death: 78
Registration district: Pontypool
Inferred County: Gwent
Volume: 28
Page: 1038

Well done Prickles - I had been looking at Peter J.N. as a possible son here:

https://www.nexok.co.uk/director/16217663/peter-john-nicol-robson

He was a previous Director of a Vending Machine Company:


AND this one which also seems to be connected (perhaps a grandson?) for Christopher J N who is currently Company Secretary to a couple of Caravan Parks:

https://www.endole.co.uk/profile/8812397/christopher-john-nicol-robson

Dea x

Thanks Dea.

I was hoping to find a probate for John........but not seeing one.

Marriages Mar 1951 (>99%)
ROBSON Peter J N ROSSBOTHAM Ludlow 9a 348
ROSSBOTHAM June E ROBSON Ludlow 9a 348

(Christopher is their son)


Mr Peter John Nicol Robson in the England and Wales, Death Index, 2007-2013
Name: Mr Peter John Nicol Robson
Gender: Male
Age: 82
Birth Date: 11 Jan 1928
Death Date: 10 Feb 2010
Residence Place at Death: Stourport-On-Severn, Worcestershire, England

Peter J N Robson

England and Wales Birth Registration Index

Name Peter J N Robson
Event Type Birth Registration
Registration Quarter Jan-Feb-Mar
Registration Year 1928
Registration District Ludlow
County Shropshire
Event Place Ludlow, Shropshire, England
Mother's Maiden Name (not available before 1911 Q3) Rankin
Volume 6A
Page 792
Line Number 108

Peter J N Robson

mentioned in the record of Rossbotham and Peter J N Robson

Name Peter J N Robson
Event Type Marriage Registration
Registration Quarter Jan-Feb-Mar
Registration Year 1951
Registration District Ludlow
County Shropshire
Event Place Ludlow, Shropshire, England
Spouse Name (available after 1911) Rossbotham
Volume 9A
Page 348
Line Number 67

Peter J N Robson probably married one of the following people
Name June E Rossbotham

Been there.......and already posted that info Ann.

:-S

Great, thanks very much to you all